UEFA Europa League 2023-24 Final: Date, kick-off time, venue, telecast, everything you need to know

Published at :May 20, 2024 at 5:18 PM

Modified at :May 20, 2024 at 5:18 PM

(Courtesy : UEFA Europa League)

Atalanta will take on German giants Bayer Leverkusen in an exciting final

The UEFA Europa League, the secondary club football competition in Europe, reaches its thrilling climax on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024. Kick-off is at 21:00 CET (Thursday, 23rd May 2024; 12:30 am IST). Two European giants, Atalanta BC from Italy and Bayer 04 Leverkusen from Germany, will lock horns at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland, in a battle for continental glory.

Who are the two finalists in the Europa League final?

Italy’s Atalanta have etched their name in the history books, reaching their first-ever European final! The Serie A underdogs fought their way through the competition, defeating Marseille in a convincing 4-1 aggregate victory in the semi-finals.

Their opponents in the final will be a force to be reckoned with: the undefeated German giants, Bayer Leverkusen. Leverkusen continued their dominant run this season, edging out Roma with a combined score of 4-2 in the semi-finals.

Where is the Europa League final?

The Dublin Arena, boasting a capacity of over 50,000 passionate fans, will be the stage for this epic encounter. This isn’t the stadium’s first taste of Europa League glory, having hosted the 2011 final between Portuguese sides Porto and Braga. Back then, Radamel Falcao’s solitary goal secured the trophy for Porto. Now, a new chapter unfolds, with Atalanta and Leverkusen aiming to etch their names on the Europa League trophy.

Who is the match official for the Europa League final?

Veteran Romanian referee István Kovács will be in the spotlight for the upcoming Europa League final. This prestigious match marks Kovács’ second time officiating a major UEFA club competition final. In 2022, he successfully oversaw the UEFA Europa Conference League clash between Roma and Feyenoord in Tirana, Albania. His experience and composure will be crucial in ensuring a smooth and fair contest for the Europa League final in Dublin.

What is the award for the winners?

The UEFA Europa League final isn’t just about bragging rights. The victors will hoist a trophy that’s more than just symbolic – it’s a heavyweight champion in itself. Weighing in at a hefty 15kg, the Europa League trophy is the heaviest piece of UEFA silverware. Talk about a trophy with some serious presence!

But the weight doesn’t stop there. Lifting the trophy comes with the added challenge of its unique design – there are no handles! This quirky detail adds another layer of difficulty (and perhaps a photo opportunity) for the jubilant champions.

Beyond the trophy itself, the Europa League final offers a significant reward for the winners. They’ll gain automatic qualification for the following season’s UEFA Champions League group stage. However, if the Europa League winners have already secured Champions League qualification through their domestic league performance, the spot will be awarded to the next highest-ranked team in the Europa League not already qualified for the UCL.

Where and How to watch the 2023-24 Europa League final?

Europe

Albania: DigitAlb

Armenia: Fast Media

Austria: ServusTV, Sky Austria

Azerbaijan: CBC Sport

Belgium: VRT, RTBF

Bosnia & Herzegovina: Arena Sport

Bulgaria: bTV, A1

Croatia: Arena Sport

Cyprus: CYTA

Czechia: Ceska Televize

Denmark: TV2

Estonia: TV3

Finland: Viaplay Group

France: Canal+, M6

Georgia: Setanta, Silknet

Germany: RTL

Gibraltar: Gibtelecom

Greece: COSMOTE TV

Hungary: MTVA

Iceland: Viaplay, Syn

Israel: Charlton

Italy: Sky Italia, DAZN, RAI

Kazakhstan: QazSport, Q Sport

Kosovo: Arena Sport, Artmotion, Klan Kosova

Latvia: TV3

Liechtenstein: blue+, 3+, Sky Austria, RTL Germany

Lithuania: TV3

Luxembourg: RTL

Malta: PBS, Melita, GO

Moldova: Setanta, Jurnal TV, MyTV.md

Montenegro: Arena Sport

Netherlands: Talpa, ESPN

North Macedonia: Arena Sport

Norway: Viaplay Group

Poland: Viaplay

Portugal: SIC, Sport TV

Republic of Ireland: Virgin

Romania: Pro TV

Russia: Match TV

Serbia: Arena Sport

Slovakia: RTVS

Slovenia: Pro Plus, Arena Sport

Spain: Telefonica, Mediaset

Sweden: Viaplay Group

Switzerland: blue+, 3+

Turkey: EXXEN, TV8

Ukraine: Megogo

United Kingdom: TNT Sports

Africa and Middle East

South Africa: SuperSport

Middle East/North Africa: beIN

Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport

Americas

Brazil: SBT, TV Cultura, ESPN

Canada: DAZN

Caribbean: Flow Sports, Sportsmax

Central America: ESPN

Dominican Republic: Televideo

El Salvador: Canal 4

Guatemala: Televideo

Haiti: Canal+

Honduras: Telecadena (Canal 7)

Mexico: ESPN, Fox Sports Mexico

Nicaragua: Televideo

South America (ex. Brazil): ESPN

United States of America: CBS, TUDN

Asia and Pacific

Australia: STAN, Channel 9

Brunei: beIN

Cambodia: beIN

PR China: IQIYI

Hong Kong SAR: beIN

Indian Sub-Continent: Sony

Indonesia: SCTV

Japan: UEFA.tv

Kyrgyzstan: Q Sport

Laos: beIN

Macau SAR: TDM

Malaysia: beIN

Mongolia: Premier Sports

New Zealand: beIN

Pacific Islands: Digicel

Pakistan: Tampad, Tamasha

Philippines: TAP TV

Republic of Korea: SPO TV

Singapore: beIN

Taiwan/Chinese Taipei: Elta

Turkmenistan: AlmaSport TV

Thailand: beIN

Uzbekistan: MTRK

Vietnam: FPT

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